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Driverless cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2026, according to the UK transport secretary, Mark Harper, who emphasized the importance of a proper safety regime and people's confidence in the technology.

UK Driverless Cars Could Hit Roads by 2026

Driverless cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2026, according to the UK transport secretary, Mark Harper, who emphasized the importance of a proper safety regime and people’s confidence in the technology.

Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), or "no burp syndrome," negatively impacts the quality of life of sufferers, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and depression, yet it is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed by doctors, highlighting the need for more awareness and research into the condition.

R-CPD: No Burp Syndrome Negatively Impacts Quality of Life

Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), or “no burp syndrome,” negatively impacts the quality of life of sufferers, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and depression, yet it is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed by doctors, highlighting the need for more awareness and research into the condition.

Great white sharks have returned to Cape Town's beaches after four years, prompting the deployment of a team of professional shark spotters to ensure safety for both sharks and people.

Great White Sharks Return to Cape Town Beaches

Great white sharks have returned to Cape Town’s beaches after four years, prompting the deployment of a team of professional shark spotters to ensure safety for both sharks and people.

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Small Business Owners Turn to Technology to Deter Thieves

Small businesses in the UK are turning to technology, such as alarm systems and cameras, to deter thieves as shoplifting continues to rise, costing retailers billions of pounds; however, financial constraints make it challenging for small businesses to invest in high-tech security measures.

Atom Limbs is developing a next-generation bionic arm that combines AI, advanced sensors, and machine learning to provide a full range of human motion and haptic feedback, while also being lighter and more affordable than other bionic arms on the market.

Next-Gen Bionic Arm: AI, Sensors, and Affordable Innovation

Atom Limbs is developing a next-generation bionic arm that combines AI, advanced sensors, and machine learning to provide a full range of human motion and haptic feedback, while also being lighter and more affordable than other bionic arms on the market.

YouTube Unveils Dream Track: AI Tool Imitates Artists’ Voices

YouTube’s experimental AI tool, Dream Track, lets users imitate the voices of popular artists like Demi Lovato and John Legend, while the company also announced other AI music projects, including a tool that creates instrumentals based on a melody hummed by artists.

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